Hatcher (FR 50031) in VA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hatcher (FR 50031) in VA

Road corridorGeorge Washington and Jefferson NF, Eastern Divide Ranger District

14 mi from White Sulphur Springs

Maps 2,648 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Middle Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 270 ft over 2.1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Potts Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period… Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–65°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.